The
question has been asked on countless space forums, blogs and websites. What is
the deadliest thing in space? The answer lies in a recent report released by
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). The study looked at
deaths that have occurred on missions conducted by different countries over the
last 30 years. These missions have included manned space exploration, satellite
launchings and spacewalks.
There are many things that are
lethal in space, but these days it's mostly explosions. But which thing is the
most deadly? This can be hard to figure out because there are many factors to
consider.
The Most Deadly Thing
In Space:
The most deadly thing in space
is not a meteor or an asteroid but rather the vacuum of space itself. There are
many things that can kill you in space, but the most common cause of death is
suffocation. When your body is exposed to the vacuum of outer space and no
oxygen can be found around you, your body will begin to shut down very quickly.
The only way to keep yourself
alive in this situation is by having a source of air nearby, such as a backpack
or astronaut helmet. If you do not have access to this air supply, then you
will die within minutes or even seconds.
The only way to prevent this
from happening is by wearing an anti-static suit which protects against
electric charges from passing through your body during launch and landing
procedures.
How Space suffocation is dangerous?
Space suffocation is very
dangerous because it can creat many problems which are given below:
1. The most dangerous factor of space
suffocation is the elapsed time between air loss and asphyxiation:
The most dangerous factor of
space suffocation is the elapsed time between air loss and asphyxiation. The
longer you are exposed to vacuum, the more likely you will lose consciousness.
The duration of time that you
can survive in space depends on a number of factors:
- Your physical condition (e.g.
heart rate, blood pressure)
- The amount of oxygen in your
blood
- Your body's ability to
convert food into energy (it takes more energy to move around in a reduced
gravity environment)
- The type of pressure suit you
wear.
2. Suffocation can lead to permanent brain
damage:
Suffocation can lead to
permanent brain damage.
Suffocating someone is a crime,
even if you were trying to help them. And if you're not trained in first aid,
you should always call 911 and get help right away.
This is because of something
called "asphyxiation," which means that your body has been deprived
of oxygen. Your brain cells are very delicate, and they can't survive without
oxygen.
If they don't get enough
oxygen, they'll shut down and die. This causes brain damage (neurological
damage) that can be permanent, even after the suffocation has stopped.
That's why it's important to
get professional medical help right away if someone has been suffocated.
3. It is not possible to breathe in a
vacuum:
Space suffocation is not
possible. There are no air molecules to breathe in a vacuum.
The air molecules in our lungs
are attracted to the walls of the capillaries and veins and they stick to them.
This is why we can breathe in a closed space like a closed room or car, or even
at the bottom of a deep well. The gas molecules are attracted by other gases
(like nitrogen), so they don't stick to each other.
But this doesn't work when we
go beyond Earth's atmosphere because there is no air for us to breathe.
4. Any life form will be unable to survive
in a vacuum:
Space suffocation is a serious
problem that threatens astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) and
deep space explorers. Without air, your body can't function properly. If you're
out of air for too long, your brain will start to malfunction and your heart
will stop.
The only way to survive in
space is to wear special suits with built-in life support systems. But these
suits are bulky and heavy, making it difficult to travel long distances in space.
In addition to the difficulties
of wearing bulky suits while traveling through space, there's another issue:
how much time do you have before your body stops functioning?
According to NASA, the human
body can last up to six months without food or water. It can also survive about
three days without oxygen levels in the blood dropping below 10 percent — but
not so much longer than that!
5. Surviving inside a vacuum depends on
how long you are exposed to this
condition:
In a vacuum, the air pressure
is not enough to keep you afloat. You will quickly lose consciousness and die
if you are exposed to pressure of 0.01 atmospheres or less.
The International Space Station
is at an altitude of around 330km (205 miles) above Earth's surface, so it's
very unlikely that you will be exposed to this condition. However, there have
been several cases where astronauts became unconscious because of this problem.
There are different ways
through which humans can survive in such conditions:
Nasal cannula: This device
plugs into one nostril, allowing a small amount of air to enter the lungs
through another nostril. The astronaut breathes through this tube while wearing
a spacesuit helmet; therefore, he can breathe normally even if he loses consciousness
after being trapped in a vacuum for some time.
The device has been used on
many space missions since 2001 and has helped astronauts survive several hours
inside the tubes without any problems. However, if you are planning to use this
technique yourself, make sure that you know how long it takes before your body
begins to suffocate in order not to risk losing consciousness as soon.
Conclusion:
As you would expect, the most
deadly thing in space is space itself. These are hard facts to digest and it is
certainly difficult to comprehend how extremely fickle and inhospitable space
is. The fact is, things go wrong when we venture out into the unknown and
although we may have the best of intentions, we should tread carefully for our
own safety.
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